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Model No. PFEX39912
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ® Congratulations for selecting the new PROFORM through Friday, 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Mountain Time ® 970 crosstrainer. The unique PROFORM 970 com- (excluding holidays). To help us assist you, please bines a comfortable recumbent cycle with a conve- note the product model number and serial number nient weight bench to let you enjoy both aerobic exer- before calling. The model number is PFEX39912. The cise and strength training exercise in the convenience serial number can be found
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ASSEMBLY Assembly requires two persons. Place all parts of the crosstrainer in a cleared area and remove the packing materials. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. In addition to the included allen wrenches, assembly requires a phillips screwdriver , an adjustable wrench and a rubber mallet . As you assemble the crosstrainer, use the drawings below to identify the small parts used in assembly. The number in parenthesis be
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1. While another person lifts the front of the Frame (1) 1 slightly, attach the Front Stabilizer (2) to the Frame 30 with two M10 x 112mm Carriage Bolts (65) and two 65 M10 Nylon Black Locknuts (63). Make sure that the Front Stabilizer is turned so the Wheels (30) are not touching the floor. 30 2 1 63 2. Orient the Frame Rail (3) as shown, with the hexago- 2 74 nal holes in the indicated position. Insert the end of the Frame Rail into the Rear Stabilizer Covers (7, 8) as shown. Attach the Rear S
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5. Attach the Seat (12) to the Seat Frame (6) with three 5 M6 x 16mm Screws (64). 12 6 64 64 6. Attach the Backrest (10) to the Backrest Frame (5) 6 with two M6 x 16mm Screws (64), an M6 x 50mm 11 Screw (69), and an M6 Flat Washer (71). 5 Attach the Headrest (11) to the Backrest Frame (5) with two M6 x 50mm Screws (69) and two M6 Flat 71 Washers (71). 10 69 71 69 7. While another person holds the Upright (13) in the 64 position shown, connect the Upper Wire Harness (35) to the Lower Wire Harne
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9. The Console (16) requires four “D” batteries (not 9 included); alkaline batteries are recommended. Press Tab Battery the tab on the battery cover, and lift off the battery Cover cover. Insert four batteries into the battery compart- ment. Make sure that the batteries are oriented as shown by the diagram inside the battery compart- ment. Reattach the battery cover. Batteries 16 10. While another person holds the Console (16) in the 10 position shown, connect the wire harness on the Console to
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INSTALLING THE RECEIVER FOR THE OPTIONAL CHEST PULSE SENSOR If you purchase the optional chest pulse sensor (refer to page 18), follow the steps below to install the receiver and the short jumper wire included with the chest pulse sensor. 1. Remove the two short screws and the two long screws 1 from the back of the Console (16). Lift off the front of 16 the Console. Lift Here Short Screws Long Screws 2. Plug the short jumper wire (A) into the indicated jack on 2 the Console (16). Connect the oth
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HOW TO USE THE RECUMBENT CYCLE The crosstrainer features a recumbent cycle for aerobic exercise, and a convenient weight bench for strength training exercise. To use the recumbent cycle, refer to pages 9 to 19. To use the weight bench, refer to page 20. HOW TO ADJUST THE BACKREST HOW TO ADJUST THE UPRIGHT When the recum- The upright can be bent cycle is used, adjusted to the the backrest should height that is the be in the upright most comfortable for Knob position. To adjust you. To adjust th
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A B C D E F G K H J I FEATURES OF THE CONSOLE or computer and play special iFIT.com CD programs (CD’s are available separately). IFIT.com CD programs The advanced console offers a selection of features automatically control the resistance of the crosstrainer designed to make your workouts more enjoyable and and prompt you to vary your pace as a personal train- effective. When the manual mode of the console is er coaches you through every step of your workout. selected, the resistance of the cros
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CONSOLE DESCRIPTION which feedback mode (scan, speed, time, distance, resistance level, calories, fat calories, or heart rate) Refer to the drawing on page 10. Note: If there is a is currently shown. Note: When the distance is thin sheet of clear plastic on the face of the con- shown, the word Miles or the letters Kms will sole, remove it. appear; when your speed is shown, the letters MPH or Km/H will appear. A. Exercise feedback display—This display features seven modes that give you instant e
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show the resistance level for six seconds. When HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE a Smart program is selected, the display will show the time remaining in the program instead of the elapsed time. Turn on the console. 1 In addition, the left pace indicator will appear in the Note: The console requires four “D” batteries (not display to show your exercise pace. As you included). If you have not installed batteries, refer increase or decrease your pace, the indicator will to step 9 on page 7 and install
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can change the resistance level by pressing the + HOW TO USE A SMART PROGRAM and – buttons. However, when the current period of the program is completed, the resistance level will automatically change if a different resistance Turn on the console. setting is programmed for the next period. 1 Refer to step 1 on page 12. The target pace settings for the Select one of the eight Smart programs. program will be 2 shown by the Each time the right pace indica- console is turned tor in the display. Incr
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR PORTABLE STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD PLAYER, VCR, OR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an RCA-type AUDIO OUT jack, see instruction A below. If your stereo has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction B. If your To use iFIT.com CD’s, the crosstrainer must be con- stereo has only a PHONES jack, see instruction C. nected to your portable CD player, portable stereo, home stereo, or computer with CD player. See pages A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable 14 to 16 for
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR HOME STEREO HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Note: If your stereo has an unused LINE OUT jack, Note: If your computer has a 1/8” LINE OUT jack, see instruction A below. If the LINE OUT jack is see instruction A. If your computer has only a being used, see instruction B. PHONES jack, see instruction B. A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable A. Plug one end of a 1/8” to 1/8” stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack (available at electronics st
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VCR B. Plug one end of a 1/8” to RCA stereo audio cable (available at electronics stores) into the jack Note: If your VCR has an unused AUDIO OUT jack, beneath the console. Plug the other end of the see instruction A below. If the AUDIO OUT jack is cable into an RCA Y-adapter (available at electron- being used, see instruction B. If you have a TV ics stores). Next, remove the wire that is currently with a built-in VCR, see instruction B. If your VCR plugged into the AUDIO OUT
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Press the play button on your CD player or HOW TO USE IFIT.COM CD AND VIDEO 4 VCR. PROGRAMS A moment after the play button is pressed, your personal trainer will begin guiding you through To use iFIT.com CDs or videocassettes, the crosstrain- your workout. Simply follow your personal trainer’s er must be connected to your portable CD player, instructions. portable stereo, home stereo, computer with CD play- er, or VCR. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CD The program will function in almost the same way P
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Follow the on-line instructions to start the HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM 6 program. OUR WEB SITE When you start the program, an on-screen count- down will begin. Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the Return to the crosstrainer and begin exercising. internet. To use programs from our Web site, the 7 crosstrainer must be connected to your home comput- When the on-screen countdown ends, the pro- er. See HOW TO CONNECT YOU
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RECUMBENT CYCLE EXERCISE GUIDELINES your body begin to use stored fat calories for energy. If your goal is to burn fat, adjust the intensity of your WARNING: exercise until your heart rate is near the lowest num- Before beginning this or any exercise pro- ber in your training zone as you exercise. For maxi- mum fat burning, adjust the intensity of your exercise gram, consult your physician. This is espe- until your heart rate is near the middle number in your cially important for persons over th
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WEIGHT BENCH EXERCISE GUIDELINES alternating days. For example, plan weight training workouts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and WARNING: Before beginning any plan aerobic workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and exercise program, consult your physician. Friday. Make sure to rest for at least one full day each This is especially important for persons over week to give your body time to regenerate. CAUTION: the age of 35 or persons with pre-existing It is very important to avoid overdoing it durin
